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A large spinach jade ruyi sceptre — 晚清 碧玉八吉祥仙鶴紋如意

A large spinach jade ruyi sceptre

晚清 碧玉八吉祥仙鶴紋如意

A carved spinach jade sceptre (ruyi) featuring eight auspicious symbols and celestial cranes, exemplifying Late Qing Dynasty craftsmanship. The piece demonstrates exceptional jade carving artistry and symbolic iconography traditional to Chinese imperial objects.

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Two Americans in Paris, The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers

November 4, 2021

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 327

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A large spinach jade ruyi sceptre, 晚清 碧玉八吉祥仙鶴紋如意

A carved spinach jade sceptre (ruyi) featuring eight auspicious symbols and celestial cranes, exemplifying Late Qing Dynasty craftsmanship. The piece demonstrates exceptional jade carving artistry and symbolic iconography traditional to Chinese imperial objects.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Auspicious Symbols, Imperial, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Late Qing Dynasty, Jade Carving, Chinese